Author: Andy Polk

Today, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) spoke on behalf of the footwear industry regarding Ambassador Froman's testimony on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) before the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees. TPP would provide over $400 million in duty savings for...

Under Armour announced that Peter Ruppe has joined the organization’s executive leadership team as senior vice president of footwear, effective immediately. In this position, Ruppe will be directly responsible for guiding the strategy, merchandising and development of all footwear, including men’s, women’s and youth...

The Adidas Group has again been recognized as an employer of choice in Germany and China. The German magazine Focus has this year again named the Adidas Group as the Top Employer in Germany. The Group thus maintains its top ranking in the category ''Apparel,...

The Adidas Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Rockport business to a new entity formed by Berkshire Partners and New Balance for a total consideration of $280 million, most of which will be paid in cash with the remainder comprised of notes....

Skechers USA, Inc. is transitioning its business in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) from third-party distributors to a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Skechers CEE, Kft. Skechers plans to double its CEE sales in the next three to five years through an expanded offering of men’s, women’s...

Under Armour announced a comprehensive, 10-year partnership extension with professional golfer Jordan Spieth. Spieth, who joined the Under Armour family in 2013 upon turning professional at the age of 19....

Deckers Brands, which owns the Ugg, Teva, Sanuk, Ahnu and Hoka One One brands, has appointed David E. Lafitte chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 2. Lafitte previously served as the company's general counsel and replaces Zohar Ziv, who retired from the company on Jan....

The footwear industry is committed to telling its story and how TPA and TPP will help create and strengthen footwear design, marketing, logistics and retail jobs across America. The industry and our consumers paid over $2.7 billion in footwear duties in 2014, more than...